On a scale of lowest to highest, the state and local effective tax rate for Nebraska ranks 5th highest in the nation, according to a new WalletHub.com study of tax burdens imposed by the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Compared to other states, the U.S. House delegation from Nebraska ranked 35th lowest in spending based on how they voted on key fiscal measures, according to a new analysis by the Coalition to Reduce Spending.

California, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey and Washington, D.C., ranked among the U.S. jurisdictions with the most progressive individual income tax systems, according to a recent Tax Foundation analysis.

Omaha, Neb., ranks 25th worst among the 75 largest cities in the United States for the handling of its finances, according to a Truth in Accounting (TIA) analysis of municipal data released this month.

Add Teaser hereNebraska ranked No. 39 among 49 states and U.S. territories that saw reductions in food stamps participation, according to the latest numbers compiled by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).